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Old 24th Jun 2019, 11:22 am   #16
ColinTheAmpMan1
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Default Re: Refixing meter glass.

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Originally Posted by Argus25 View Post
I use non-acid cure black silicone rubber for this task. It takes a long time to set at least 24Hrs. It is important to make sure it is applied everywhere to get a seal, or dust and atmospheric contaminants can enter around the perimeter where the glass is not perfectly approximated to the housing surfaces. Excess is easily wiped off the class with a lint free cloth soaked with some meths.
It would be a better choice to use IMS (industrial methylated spirit, denatured alcohol) as it doesn't contain any dye, which could smear on the glass. Maybe even a drop of vodka?
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